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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.67 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.67 and 216.56 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.67 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.67 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.67 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 81,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,136.66/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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